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Title: Why is the left channel a 1/2 dB louder then the right?
Post by: nedstruzz on February 14, 2007, 07:27:36 PM
Typically when recording I've noticed that the left channel  is a bit hotter then the right?  Anyone know why?

Is it simply that the left channel on the pre is just a bit different then the right?
Title: Re: Why is the left channel a 1/2 dB louder then the right?
Post by: Kindguy on February 14, 2007, 07:32:31 PM
Are your Schoeps matched? They may be just a bit off. That's my guess. I doubt it's the V3.
Title: Re: Why is the left channel a 1/2 dB louder then the right?
Post by: nedstruzz on February 14, 2007, 07:36:47 PM
They are matched but I have noticed it with many different kinds of gear, even in studios. 
Title: Re: Why is the left channel a 1/2 dB louder then the right?
Post by: dgodwin on February 14, 2007, 07:50:39 PM
it's your ears...    ;D  They weren't matched at the factory!
Title: Re: Why is the left channel a 1/2 dB louder then the right?
Post by: stober on February 14, 2007, 08:23:46 PM
Quote from: nedstruzz on February 14, 2007, 07:27:36 PM
Typically when recording I've noticed that the left channel  is a bit hotter then the right?  Anyone know why?

Is it simply that the left channel on the pre is just a bit different then the right?
I always noticed this with a pair of 391's that I used to run back in the day.They were matched but one was 1 or 2 db hotter.
Title: Re: Why is the left channel a 1/2 dB louder then the right?
Post by: F.O.Bean on February 14, 2007, 08:30:36 PM
Quote from: stober on February 14, 2007, 08:23:46 PM
Quote from: nedstruzz on February 14, 2007, 07:27:36 PM
Typically when recording I've noticed that the left channel  is a bit hotter then the right?  Anyone know why?

Is it simply that the left channel on the pre is just a bit different then the right?
I always noticed this with a pair of 391's that I used to run back in the day.They were matched but one was 1 or 2 db hotter.

weird, maybe theyre mostly matched per frequency analysis rather than level
Title: Re: Why is the left channel a 1/2 dB louder then the right?
Post by: Jhurlbs81 on February 14, 2007, 08:48:47 PM
My HOs are about a db apart.  But they don't match them.  At least I don't think they do.  ???
Title: Re: Why is the left channel a 1/2 dB louder then the right?
Post by: BayTaynt3d on February 14, 2007, 10:32:50 PM
Dude, if they're only a 1/2 db off, I'd be psyched... LOL!
Title: Re: Why is the left channel a 1/2 dB louder then the right?
Post by: gratefulphish on February 17, 2007, 12:37:21 PM
Quote from: Max Power on February 14, 2007, 08:48:47 PM
My HOs are about a db apart. 


You should always keep your HOs apart, otherwise they start fighting and end up ruining the tape.  8)
Title: Re: Why is the left channel a 1/2 dB louder then the right?
Post by: baustin on February 17, 2007, 01:17:14 PM
is this not something that can be compensated for with the preamp?
Title: Re: Why is the left channel a 1/2 dB louder then the right?
Post by: Evil Taper on February 18, 2007, 11:35:39 PM
you can always ad a bump to that channel in post if you need.
Title: Re: Why is the left channel a 1/2 dB louder then the right?
Post by: T.J. on February 19, 2007, 09:46:40 AM
i have a sneaking suspicion that the right channel LED levels on my V3 calibrated a little hotter than my left. of course it could just all be in my head. i have ran both mics out of different channels and it always seems like the right is a little hotter. i guess when i finally send it back to grace for the polarity issue i will ask them to check it out. it is only off by like 1 dB.
Title: Re: Why is the left channel a 1/2 dB louder then the right?
Post by: kskreider on February 19, 2007, 12:04:10 PM
Quote from: T.J. on February 19, 2007, 09:46:40 AM
i have a sneaking suspicion that the right channel LED levels on my V3 calibrated a little hotter than my left. of course it could just all be in my head. i have ran both mics out of different channels and it always seems like the right is a little hotter. i guess when i finally send it back to grace for the polarity issue i will ask them to check it out. it is only off by like 1 dB.

This is very easy to check with a test tone.